Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Colin Powell Endorsing Obama


According to this Fox News article Colin Powell will endorse Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention.

Colin Powell is a member of the Republican Party, and his endorsement of Obama could do good things in Obama's effort to woo disaffected Republicans and centrists. If Powell did officially endorse Obama, it would certainly boost Obama's foreign policy credentials. Certainly, by offering his endorsement to Obama, Powell would be securing a place in Barack Obama's Presidential Cabinet or Administration. Secretary of Defense? Secretary of State? or even VP?

I don't know if Powell would be interested in pursuing such a course, but he could secure any position in the Obama administration that he desires. A Republican, Colin Powell is well respected by members of both political parties, across every spectrum. He brings bona-fide military experience, while having a rich diplomatic resume as well. Having Powell on his side, Obama could potentially silence many of the nay-sayers about his lack of administrative experience. Indeed, Powell endorsing Obama would be a very interesting development.

Powell's office, of course, denies any reports that he will officially endorse any candidate.

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